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minus-squarerain_worl@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·12 hours agoperhaps it cuts generated temperature in half, ie idle cpu is 50C, stock 70C, and aftermarket 60C
minus-squarefallingcatslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·edit-28 hours agoThat’s not how it works, an “idle” CPU is already generating a not insignificant amount of heat. That why you measure the difference against ambiant air if you’re at all serious about it.
minus-squareneatchee@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·2 hours agoFor anyone questioning this logic, try running your “idle” CPU without a heatsink of any kind.
perhaps it cuts generated temperature in half, ie idle cpu is 50C, stock 70C, and aftermarket 60C
That’s not how it works, an “idle” CPU is already generating a not insignificant amount of heat. That why you measure the difference against ambiant air if you’re at all serious about it.
For anyone questioning this logic, try running your “idle” CPU without a heatsink of any kind.